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Jury Awards $50 Million to Man for Severe Burns from Starbucks Tea Spill

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Los Angeles, CA – A Los Angeles County jury awarded $50 million to a man after he suffered severe genital burns when a hot tea purchased from a Starbucks drive-through spilled in his lap. The tea, described as “scalding,” allegedly was not properly secured in a takeout tray by an employee of the coffee giant. Michael Garcia, a delivery driver, experienced the painful accident on February 8, 2020, which led to him undergoing multiple skin grafts and other medical procedures. Reports indicate that the injuries Garcia sustained are both permanent and have drastically altered his … Read more

$50 Million Verdict: Jury Holds Starbucks Accountable for Customer’s Severe Burns at Drive-Through

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Los Angeles — In a striking court decision, a Los Angeles man was awarded $50 million in damages from Starbucks after suffering severe burns from a hot tea spill in 2020. The incident occurred at the Exposition Park Starbucks on West Jefferson Boulevard, where the plaintiff, Michael Garcia, a Postmates driver, was handed a tray of venti-sized tea drinks through the drive-through window. According to Garcia, the barista’s negligence in securing the drink and its lid led to the scolding beverage spilling over his lap and genitals within seconds of handling the tray. The impact … Read more

California Man Awarded $50 Million After Suffering Severe Burns from Hot Starbucks Tea

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In Roseville, California, a man recently secured $50 million in damages after a lawsuit against Starbucks, where he suffered severe burns caused by hot tea spilling over him. Tommy Piluyev was at a drive-thru in October 2018 when the incident unfolded, which led to hospitalization and enduring physical distress due to second and third-degree burns on his hand and abdomen. The legal team for Piluyev argued that the lid of his tea cup was improperly secured by the barista, leading to 27-year-old Piluyev sustaining injuries that had long-lasting consequences. Following the incident, he spent 11 … Read more

$50 Million Verdict Against Starbucks After Scalding Tea Incident Leaves Man with Severe Injuries

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Los Angeles, CA — A Los Angeles jury awarded $50 million to a local man on Friday, culminating a lawsuit against Starbucks, where he sustained severe burns from a spilled tea in 2020. The incident occurred at a drive-thru in Exposition Park, drastically altering the life of Michael Garcia, a Postmates driver handling a delivery at the time. Garcia was waiting at the window of the Starbucks located at 1789 West Jefferson Boulevard when he was handed a tray containing three large "medicine ball" hot teas. Tragically, one of the drinks toppled out of the … Read more